Candidates for the Premier Grand Cru appellation are selected by a committee of experts based on blind tastings of five vintages per decade.

– The appellation Premier Grand Cru certifies that 100% of grapes used originate from the same soil.

Premier Grand Cru wines are exceptional vintages with an ageing potential of at least ten years.

– When all the above criteria are in place, the wine can be presented to the Premier Grand Cru Committee which has the power to grant this prestigious appellation.
– Approval of every vintage must be confirmed by an inspection of the vineyard and an additional tasting to verify compliance.